Overview
- The team shop listed Downs in No. 13 on Wednesday following his rookie minicamp in No. 18.
- The switch moved quarterback Sam Howell to No. 16 and gave undrafted receiver Jordan Hudson No. 18.
- He still prefers his college No. 2, which belongs to cornerback Cobie Durant, leaving the door open to a change.
- Parker praised Downs’ “premium instincts” and said he looks like a future captain who can take charge of the defense.
- Dallas traded up to draft the Jim Thorpe Award winner at No. 11, and coaches expect him to start with snaps at safety and nickel next to Malik Hooker and Jalen Thompson.